Opinion / Behind private Facebook faculty review groups
6 August 2026
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Opinion / Is it time to rethink our board exam schedules?
15 July 2026
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Opinion / The privilege that goes into the ‘faaka’ Dhaka discourse
29 May 2026
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Opinion / Stop taking health advice from AI-generated social media videos
12 May 2026
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Opinion / The illusion of choice in choosing science
1 May 2026
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Opinion / Antimicrobial resistance and its impact on cancer treatment in Bangladesh
8 April 2026
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Opinion / The outrage machine: How social media profits from fake literacy panics
3 April 2026
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International Women’s Day / The cost of being a woman
8 March 2026
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Youth
Opinion / The perils of our news consumption habits
6 March 2026
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Opinion / Bangladesh women’s AFC Asian Cup opener was a treat to watch
4 March 2026
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Breaking barriers, eliminating chauvinism, and building futures
Women's entrepreneurship in Bangladesh reshapes the economy, yet cultural barriers remain.
31 October 2024
It’s time for the youth to get ready for the next level of leadership
The Bangladeshi youth are positioned to see a historic transformation, and the country, too, stands at a critical juncture.
31 October 2024
Decoding tech-driven climate solutions through climate-tech entrepreneurship
Climate tech entrepreneurship is not just a pathway to sustainability; it is a catalyst for transformative change.
19 October 2024
Murder at DU and JU: Must we emulate what we dismantled?
Destroying a regime is one thing; ensuring that its legacy doesn't infect the future is another.
19 September 2024
The underlying effects of the current HSC culture
After 2019, HSC exams have been conducted on inconsistent terms and conditions. The standards of which have not been good enough as they failed to adequately evaluate students' true potential.
22 August 2024
The lack of freedom for minorities is indicative of institutional issues
The communal attacks against minorities undermine the very essence of unity and justice that countless student protesters have sacrificed their lives for.
7 August 2024
The importance of gender quota
In Bangladesh, gender quotas are essential for cultivating a more equitable society.
1 August 2024
Your comments on leaving the country are not welcome here
It is the task— the responsibility, even— of anyone with a semblance of power to uphold the rights of those without. So when crisis befalls, why do we suggest escape to those who cannot?
17 July 2024
World leaders are disconnected from the youth
Student protestors are calling out the double standards of Western powers
24 May 2024
How university rankings fail to paint the full picture
The formulaic nature of rankings means that universities can easily game the system to climb up certain data points.
16 May 2024
Sexual harassment in universities and the struggle for justice
The recent case of Fairuz Abontika is a painful reminder of how incompetent universities are in dealing with sexual harassment complaints
21 March 2024
With Ramadan returning, should classes be online?
When we speak of learning being efficient, it is important to remember that the traffic in Dhaka city really works against everyone.
13 March 2024
The drawbacks of open credit systems
Despite the pros that open credit systems come with, a few fundamental pitfalls can threaten to make your academic life even more of a struggle.
22 February 2024
The need for diverse scholarships beyond sports
Why limit scholarships and quotas to sports?
21 December 2023
How political instability affects students
While online classes are necessary given the situation, they are not a cure.
16 November 2023
Was the six-month semester a good idea for private universities?
The new system has created a looming threat of session jams, something previously unheard of in private institutes.
20 July 2023
Why must there be a mandatory minimum university attendance?
Whilst it is not an easy task to do well in tests without attending classes, if a student somehow manages to make up for it by working hard they shouldn’t suffer for it.
20 July 2023
Why there’s a lack of English medium students applying to public universities
It’s commonly seen that participation from English medium students is comparatively much lower.
23 May 2023
Why online classes during Ramadan should be the standard
It has been difficult for schools to accommodate a vacation throughout Ramadan. However, what makes it unacceptable is not opting for online classes.
6 April 2023
The BCS obsession of public university students
Why do many public university students abandon their majors to become BCS cadres?
23 February 2023